impinging

Definitions

To strike or dash, especially with a sharp collision.

To have an effect or impact, especially a negative one.

To encroach or infringe upon something.

Examples

The constant noise from the construction site was impinging on our ability to concentrate.

The new regulations are impinging upon the rights of small business owners.

Synonyms

encroaching intruding colliding infringing striking bumping invading

Antonyms

avoiding dodging evading missing skipping withdrawing retreating